Last week we received news from the real estate broker about our potential property that we asked you to pray about. The rental company has written in their lease agreement that this property may not be rented to Houses of Worship. Why we didn't hear about this detail 6 weeks ago when we first investigated this location is a bit puzzling, but also we found out that the broker we had been dealing with is no longer with the company, so read between the lines if you want to.
Thank you for praying - God said "No!" So, we need to keep praying for Him to show us a place where He will say "Yes!"
On a different note, we also had a nice meeting with Tom Walsh who used to be a pastor on staff at NBC and has planted two churches in Connecticut. He gave us helpful advice and he's a great guy to spend time with too. Tom will also be the speaker at our Sr. High winter retreat so I'm sure the kids are in for some great teaching.
I wish you and your family a Blessed Christmas!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Ask and you shall receive...
Sorry for my recent "blog-silence." Life has been busy at NBC recently with Thanksgiving, and now the Christmas season and all the extra things happening at church this time of year.
Here's something specific to ask the Lord about. We have found a possible site to meet at on Route 25 in Selden. Please pray that the Lord would show us if this is the place for us to plant.
If this is the place, there are some issues. The rent is a great value, but there is what is called a 30 day kicker clause to the lease. Basically that means either party can give 30 days notice to leave or be allowed to leave without financial penalty. Given the current state of real-estate and the economy, this may not be an issue as these spaces have been open for some time and it's unlikely that a new tenant would show up and want this space very soon. However, contracts have conditions written in them for when things don't work out favorably between two parties. Honestly, I'm not comfortable with this clause because if we are to invest our time and resources in building out the new facility, it would be a shame if we had to clear out that quickly without a new place to meet and we also would lose the costs of construction improvements we made.
So, please also pray that a lease agreement could be reached where we would have more notice than 30 days. In my mind 90 days would be the bare minimum, but longer would be better. The only advantage to a short kicker clause is if we outgrow the space we are not liable for the rent for a long time. Pray that God would work out an acceptable arrangement between us and the landlord.
If this is the place, then we need confirmation as well as some concessions by the landlord. If not, we need to find a place soon.
Here's something specific to ask the Lord about. We have found a possible site to meet at on Route 25 in Selden. Please pray that the Lord would show us if this is the place for us to plant.
If this is the place, there are some issues. The rent is a great value, but there is what is called a 30 day kicker clause to the lease. Basically that means either party can give 30 days notice to leave or be allowed to leave without financial penalty. Given the current state of real-estate and the economy, this may not be an issue as these spaces have been open for some time and it's unlikely that a new tenant would show up and want this space very soon. However, contracts have conditions written in them for when things don't work out favorably between two parties. Honestly, I'm not comfortable with this clause because if we are to invest our time and resources in building out the new facility, it would be a shame if we had to clear out that quickly without a new place to meet and we also would lose the costs of construction improvements we made.
So, please also pray that a lease agreement could be reached where we would have more notice than 30 days. In my mind 90 days would be the bare minimum, but longer would be better. The only advantage to a short kicker clause is if we outgrow the space we are not liable for the rent for a long time. Pray that God would work out an acceptable arrangement between us and the landlord.
If this is the place, then we need confirmation as well as some concessions by the landlord. If not, we need to find a place soon.
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